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04-11-2006 10:29 PM #1
8" Ford rear end R&P questions
I have a 32 Ford roadster and I need a little lower gear ratio for better acceleration. Here's some details, about 2500# weight, with a Chevy 350 engine with 350 trans, 8" Ford rear end with a 2.70-78 (?) ratio, and 30" tall rear tires. I'm thinking of a 3.80 to 4.10 ratio for street/highway driving with those tall rear tires.
Question, what ratio should I use?
Question, what kind of limited slip unit should I use in the 8"?
Question, how hard is it correctly set up the R&P pattern? Should I farm this job out?
Thanks, John Palmer
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